100k Trans Am??

[Bandit]

lets face it no poncho guy is ever going to buy your car same gose for a chevy fan .

Now I know why they call you "Roadrage!" Sorry if I offended you, you're not my enemy, just another gearhead from a different school of thought.

Maybe we hang out in different circles, but I don't see too many brand loyalists anymore. In my opinion, the aftermarket has blurred the lines between the "big three" and others. Now it is possible to build a better car from the ground up with all new aftermarket parts. Classic "resto-mods" have proven immensely popular, as proven by myriad TV shows such as "Overhaulin." And yes, people will buy them if they are built right, and pay top dollar.

Brand loyalty only makes sense anymore to the #'s matching crowd. I am not bashing them in any way, as I love a beautifully restored machine and I believe certain machines should be preserved as an important part of our automotive history. But such cars are not built for performance--they're built for show. What cracks me up is how many of these guys don't respect my point of view, even while I respect theirs. I have actually had guys at Pontiac shows turn away in disgust from my car and refuse to talk to me, because I didn't restore my car to stock. And my car is not rare by any means or deserving of such a resto. The majority of folks can't get enough of it, and can appreciate what I am trying to do.

From a performance point of view, it doesn't make sense anymore to stick with OEM stuff. Not to mention, if you are building a car for yourself to drive and enjoy (which most of us are), build it how you want and to heII with what anyone says.

I am sure we are way off topic by now...what was this post about again?